Alaska 511 Traveler Information

Alaska 511 Traveler Information Dial 5-1-1, download the 511 phone App, or go to 511.alaska.gov Call 5-1-1 from within Alaska or dial 866-282-7577 out-of-state.

For road condition reports, road construction updates, road closures, Amber Alerts, road weather cameras, weather conditions, winter driving tips, real-time ferry schedules, and more. Go to http://511.alaska.gov

The 511 system is operated and managed by ADOT&PF. While we strive to update information as quickly as possible, we offer no guarantee the information is real-time. Road conditions can change quickly and without notice. ADOT&PF have partnered with Alaska State Troopers for entering information on crashes and delays on our highways. We also post information from Anchorage Police Department, Valdez Police Department and Fairbanks Police Department in terms of delays or closures on our highways in their jurisdiction. The State of Alaska does not have a Statewide Traffic Operations Center, like some other states do. We do not have personnel monitoring the 511 system 24/7 365 days a year. We make every effort to push information out from multiple sources and our agency partnerships. We encourage travelers to contact us (while safely stopped, of course) if there is a closure or traffic delay not reported on 511. Contact us either via Facebook, email [email protected] or use the "Feedback" tool on the iPhone and Android App.

10/09/2026

Winter is knocking on the door, Alaska! ❄ Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed this week to be “Winter Weather Preparedness Week.”

Part of prepping for winter driving is to review some safe travel tips:
❄ Check Alaska 511 for road conditions before heading out
❄ Give yourself extra travel time to your destination
❄ Clear off all the snow and ice from your vehicle
❄ Turn headlights on, even during the day
❄ Allow extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you
❄ Don’t crowd the plow!

Proclamation: https://gov.alaska.gov/winter-weather-preparedness-week-2026/

10/05/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge Strike at Dimond Blvd. over Minnesota Dr. ⚠️

A bridge strike has occurred at the Dimond Boulevard overpass over Minnesota Drive in Anchorage. DOT&PF bridge crews are on site assessing the structure.

Current lane closures:�
• Right lane of westbound Dimond Boulevard�
• Right lane of northbound Minnesota Drive

Please use caution in the area, expect possible delays, and watch for crews.

We’ll share updates as more information becomes available.�Always check 511.alaska.gov for the latest road conditions and traffic impacts.

10/02/2026

Heading over the Seward Highway? Restrooms by Canyon Creek Bridge (Hope intersection) will be closed for the winter season October 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.

Always check 511.alaska.gov for the most current information.

10/02/2026

Heads up drivers!

Beginning Thursday, October 1 through next week, the DOT&PF Crack Seal crew will be sealing Bridge Access Road. This work is weather-dependent and will only be active during favorable conditions. While work is taking place, please expect one-lane traffic with flaggers and potentially long delays of up to 20 minutes. Weather permitting, we aim to complete this work as quickly as possible while minimizing traffic delays.

For the latest traffic conditions, closures, and construction updates, visit 511.alaska.gov or download the Alaska 511 app.

10/01/2026

! The Denali Highway, which connects the Parks and Richardson Highways, is ending seasonal maintenance until spring. As one of Alaska’s seasonal roads, it closes each winter due to heavy snowfall and reopens in the spring after crews complete snow removal and culvert thawing. These routes often pass through remote areas with minimal services, and travelers should be prepared for self-sufficiency. 
 
The Denali Highway is closed for public travel. Before traveling, visit 511.alaska.gov for the most up to date road conditions. 
 
Check out the press release here: https://dot.alaska.gov/comm/pressbox/arch2026/PR26-0028.shtml
 
Photo: Autumn on the Denali Highway, 2025. By Karolina Zakravska, Alaska DOT&PF
 

09/23/2026

🚗 It’s National Child Passenger Safety Week!
 
Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? A properly installed car seat can help provide important protection in the event of a crash.
If you’re in the Anchorage or Mat-Su/Wasilla area, take advantage of upcoming car seat check events to have your child’s car seat inspected by a trained professional.
 
📍 Anchorage: 
September 24, 2 - 5 p.m. 
Center for Safe Alaskans, 4241 B Street
Appointments available by calling 907-929-3939; walk-ins welcome

📍 Mat-Su/Wasilla: 
October 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Swickard GMC Palmer, 6275 E. Blue Lupine Drive 
No appointments needed 
 
These events are a great opportunity to ask questions, check your installation and make sure your child’s car seat is being used correctly. Learn more about each event: https://www.carseatsak.org/Events/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventCalendar
 
Learn more and find additional child passenger safety resources: https://www.nhtsa.gov/car-seats-and-booster-seats/child-passenger-safety-week
 

09/04/2026

What are those weather stations along Alaska’s highways?
They’re part of DOT&PF’s Road Weather Information System (RWIS), and they do much more than measure temperature. Learn more from this post from Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities!

08/14/2026

Juneau, Back Loop Bridge is now OPEN as of 6:50 PM, August 13.

Crews completed inspection of the bridge and confirmed it safe to reopen. Thank you for your patience!

08/13/2026

JUNEAU TRAFFIC ALERT: Back Loop Bridge is CLOSED as of 8:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, August 12.

Due to flooding on the Mendenhall River, Back Loop Bridge is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Mendenhall Loop Road is closed to through traffic between Montana Creek Road and Mint Way. Access remains open to River Road and View Drive for local traffic.

We are monitoring with Unified Command and will post updates as we get them. For everyone's safety, please respect the closure. Do not drive around barricades, and never drive or walk through flood water.

Road condition updates will be posted on 511.Alaska.Gov and our page.

07/09/2026

Updated at 11:15 a.m: On July 9, 2026 at approximately 8 a.m., APD responded to an injury collision on the Glenn Highway on the S Curves, which are located near the Anchorage Weigh Station. Upon arrival, responding officers saw a collision involving multiple vehicles resulting in at least one fatali

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